Last updated: 2026-07-19
This Cookie Policy explains how playblog.site ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we handle personal data.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies set by us are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by third parties (like Google AdSense or Google Analytics) are called "third-party cookies".
We categorize cookies into three groups:
These are required for the Site to function. They remember your cookie consent choice and enable core functionality. The Site cannot operate without these.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
pb_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage, not an HTTP cookie, but functionally equivalent) | Persistent until cleared | Playblog (first-party) |
These help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics. Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to them in the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, and to report on ad performance. Advertising cookies are only set if you consent to them in the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads | Stores ad preferences | 13 months | Google AdSense |
__gpi | Stores ad preferences (Google Publisher) | 13 months | Google AdSense |
IDE | Used for personalized advertising | 13 months | Google (DoubleClick) |
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can choose:
Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage under the key pb_cookie_consent. We use localStorage instead of a cookie for this because it's simpler, doesn't get sent on every request, and is easy to inspect and clear.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The exact steps vary by browser:
Blocking all cookies will prevent the Site (and most websites) from working correctly. The cookie banner itself relies on being able to remember your choice.
Even with advertising cookies enabled, you can opt out of personalized advertising through:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, highlighted on the Site.
Questions about cookies? Contact us at contact@playblog.site.